Kevin Walter (pictured) played for the first time and had seven catches, including one touchdown. He had a devastating penalty, too. Owen Daniels had a touchdown catch. Andre Johnson had 86 yards on four receptions.

The linemen did a better job of run blocking than any time this season. The running game averaged 5 yards a carry. Guard Kasey Studdard filled in well for Chester Pitts. Matt Schaub was sacked twice but one was his fault.

One week after Gary Kubiak (pictured) and his assistants lifted the players out of the doldrums and into the heights of an upset at Tennessee, they crashed and burned. The run defense is so bad it’s getting comical.